--- title: "Portland Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/portland description: "Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone" --- # Portland 🇺🇸 · United States · US & Canada East Coast > "Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 113 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (47 sailings), Oct (34 sailings), Jul (13 sailings) ## About Portland Portland, Maine sits on a peninsula in Casco Bay, and the cruise terminal is right in the Old Port district. The cobblestone streets have independent shops, bookstores, and a concentration of restaurants that's earned the city a reputation well above its size. Portland Head Light, a lighthouse on the rocky coast south of the city, is one of the most photographed in New England. The Old Port's food scene is the star. Lobster rolls (go with butter over mayo), fresh oysters, and craft beer are everywhere. The Portland Lobster Company and Eventide Oyster Co. are reliable options. The Portland Museum of Art has American and European paintings in a good building. The Eastern Promenade trail runs along the waterfront with harbour views. Casco Bay Lines runs ferry trips to the nearby islands. The US dollar is the currency. Walking covers most of the port area easily. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/New_York (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 43.6557, -70.2479 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Portland/@43.65575,-70.24792,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Portland&ll=43.65575,-70.24792&z=13) ## Things to Do in Portland Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/71c995eb-dcab-4ea3-af1e-491d7e9b94fb.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (1,699) | 1h 45m | ✓ | €67 | Viator | | [Portland City and Lighthouse Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e303c7e-154d-4d3d-922f-cc33f69fde74.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (1,413) | 1h 45m | ✓ | €55 | Viator | | [Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b2a4e7ef-8a10-45c4-aa0c-9030f179b359.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,066) | 2h | ✓ | €72 | Viator | | [Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/27bbda3a-5173-4a50-a511-aa8396a00a4b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (985) | 0h 50m | ✓ | €41 | Viator | | [Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39909882-26e5-4226-bdbf-2ae7a4418c85.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (662) | 2h | ✓ | €49 | Viator | | [Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b850f8bd-2ee7-4266-9f78-045752b62484.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (832) | 1h 45m | ✓ | €55 | Viator | | [A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4cca78cd-7bef-475c-8862-0ff7dc84d020.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (530) | 2h | ✓ | €44 | Viator | | [Old Port Culinary Walking Tour from Portland](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5615f65a-1b1e-46d1-9ba8-bf0e4230860c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (496) | 3h | ✓ | €145 | Viator | | [Port City Lights Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5bf2c158-906a-465c-b646-77ea88853444.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (333) | 1h | ✓ | €39 | Viator | | [Sunset Lighthouse Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/38c74fa9-e233-416e-b648-f3953395cd2f.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (270) | 1h 45m | ✓ | €64 | Viator | | [Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6f3ce62e-31f3-4a5b-b98c-4ec7937bb3e3.md?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (240) | 2h | ✓ | €63 | Viator | | [Portland, Maine: Black History Guided Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c0431c05-a719-4071-b989-b6e49a1de44c.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (172) | 2h | ✓ | €49 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Rockland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/rockland.md): 56 nm - [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md): 85 nm - [Bar Harbor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/bar-harbor.md): 99 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md)** - **Price:** €622 per person (€1,244 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Majestic Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/majestic-princess.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-31 - **Itinerary:** Iron Lanterns – Boston, Halifax & Portland ## Featured Cruises from Portland Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Iron Lanterns – Boston, Halifax & Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-31 | 7 | €622 | | [St. Lawrence Passage – Boston to Montreal](https://cruisello.com/cruises/st-lawrence-passage-boston-to-montreal~HAL-VOLENDAM-20270515-14.md) | Volendam | Holland America Line | 2027-05-15 | 14 | €2,269 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=portland) (113 sailings) ## Browse - [US & Canada East Coast cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)